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Neuromotor interfacing for spinal cord injury

Exploring how motor units behave in people with spinal cord injury. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2025

Updated: 27th February, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Validation of the Garmin and Apple smartwatch using the wheelchair module

Exploring the use of Garmin and Apple watches during wheelchair propulsion activities. Read more

Published: 2nd January, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Skin sensitivity study to cold and pressure stimuli

Research study to help understand how to prevent and treat pressure ulcers Read more

Published: 20th November, 2024

Author: Laura Haynes

ImPRESS: Improving Pelvic Rehabilitation using Epidural Stimulation after SCI

Research study for people living with Spinal Cord Injury Read more

Published: 21st October, 2024

Updated: 20th June, 2025

Author: Laura Haynes

Research Focus Groups

Experiences and Outcomes of People Living with Spinal Cord Injury Read more

Published: 17th October, 2024

Updated: 23rd October, 2024

Author: Laura Haynes

Virtual Reality Gesture Accessibility

Many VR devices require full mobility of the user’s hands to operate Read more

Published: 3rd July, 2024

Updated: 30th July, 2024

Author: Laura Haynes

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    Maddy is swimming for fitness and mental wellbeing

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    Aspire Dragonflies swim the Channel in honour of Gertrude Ederle

    Being out in the sea, with my fellow ladies, doing amazing things, we couldn’t have had a better day!

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    Louise swam the Channel in memory of Gertrude Ederle

    Our Relay Channel Swim was amazing!

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    Isabella is taking on her 4th Aspire Channel Swim

    Swimming always makes me feel better, physically and mentally.

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